Keywords: Supply Chain


South Korea posts record $86 billion in exports as global factories stockpile ahead of supply disruptions

South Korean exports reached a record $86.13 billion in March as eurozone manufacturing activity hit a 45-month high, with companies worldwide rushing to build up material stockpiles in response to supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. South Korea's Ministry of Trade,......

Toyota sales fall as Iran conflict strains Japanese auto supply chains

Toyota Motor reported a 2.3% decline in global sales for February, releasing the figures Monday as Japanese automakers face mounting supply chain disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict, now entering its fifth week. Total sales, including subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor and Hino Motors, fell to......

Twelve tons of kitkat chocolate stolen in Europe after truck theft

A large shipment of chocolate products has gone missing in Europe after thieves reportedly stole a truck carrying around 12 tons of KitKat bars, according to Nestlé. The truck, loaded with more than 400,000 chocolate bars from a newly launched product range, departed from central Italy with the......

Slovenia limits fuel purchases as shortages hit petrol stations

Slovenia has introduced temporary restrictions on fuel purchases as shortages at petrol stations triggered long queues and public concern over supply security. The measures come amid increased demand and logistical challenges affecting distribution across the country. The government, led by Prime Minister......

Hormuz blockade exposes fragile foundations of global semiconductor supply chain

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is revealing critical vulnerabilities in the global semiconductor industry as disruptions linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threaten energy supplies and essential chemical inputs used in chip manufacturing. As the war enters......

Anthropic fights US ‘national security risk’ label as Amodei apologizes for leaked Trump memo

The clash between Anthropic and the Trump administration has intensified after the US Department of Defense formally labeled the AI company a “supply chain risk to national security,” a designation CEO Dario Amodei says he will challenge in court while simultaneously apologizing for the tone......

Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk after AI guardrail clash

The Pentagon has formally branded artificial intelligence company Anthropic a supply chain risk to national security after the firm refused to relax safety limits on how its Claude model can be used by the U.S. military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said companies that work with the Defense Department......

Inde, Brésil, Chine India and Brazil seal critical minerals pact to diversify supply chains

India and Brazil have concluded a framework agreement to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, in a move aimed at reducing dependence on supply chains dominated by China. The accord was announced in New Delhi after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President......

DP World survey shows 94 percent expect trade growth in 2026

DP World on Monday released new regional findings from its Global Trade Observatory Annual Outlook Report 2026, indicating that 94 percent of supply chain leaders surveyed expect global trade growth in 2026 to match or exceed 2025 levels. The outlook remains positive even as companies contend with customs......